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General => Technical | How To => Topic started by: john grinsel on March 28, 2019, 03:22:47 PM
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Noticed my XTown has only 1 qt oil capacity....and oil in engine is unfiltered/protected only by screen. Based on about 175,000 mile experience with 4 Honda Helix---about same oil capacity as Xtown, same unfiltered system......and small engines working very hard, I
CHANGE OIL every 1,000 miles---used oil comes out black....meaning additives are working.
What oil do I use? WalMart house brand 10-40. Priced right and works, no engine trouble in the last 500,000 miles or more, scooter and motorcycles.
Looking at Kymco shop manual,it shows only using drain plug for oil drain---makes oil change simple. I think I will look at screen only every 10,000 miles or so.....saves hassle.
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Never noticed "Walmart" motor oil in their stores.
I'm keeping my scooter longer than I thought it (or I'd) be around - so paying more for oil these days.
And, both of my scoots being a/c, I change the oil about every 800 miles. Stuff coming out looks well exercised!
I look at the screen just for my comfort level & to get that last bit of old oil out
Stig
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I think he means "Super Tech" Tom. That is the generic Walmart has. I use their Super Tech synthetic gear oil. Seems to work well....